Xsok Buffer Overflow in '-xsokdir' Parameter Lets Local Users Execute Arbitrary Code
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1009254
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CVE Reference: CAN-2004-0074
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Feb 28 2004
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Impact: Execution of arbitrary code via local system, User access via local system
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Exploit Included: Yes
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Version(s): 1.02
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Description: Several buffer overflow vulnerabilities were reported in Xsok. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
In January 2004, 0x333 Outsiders Security Labs reported that a local user can supply a specially crafted '-xsokdir' command line
parameter to trigger a buffer overflow in Xsok and execute arbitrary code. It is also reported that a local user can set a specially
crafted LANG environment variable to trigger a buffer overflow.
Because Xsok is configured with set group id (setgid) games on
some platforms, a local user may be able to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Demonstration exploit code is available
at:
http://packetstormsecurity.org/0401-exploits/0x333xsok-2.c
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Impact: A local user can execute arbitrary code with 'games' group privileges.
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Solution: No solution was available at the time of this entry.
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Vendor URL: linux.maruhn.com/sec/xsok.html (Links to External Site)
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Cause: Boundary error
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Underlying OS: Linux (Any), UNIX (Any)
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Reported By: "c0wboy@0x333" <c0wboy@tiscali.it>
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